17) Unhealthy Healthy Habits
Last week, I passed by an upscale apartment complex where spoiled 20-somethings live (not judging, though). I saw a girl standing under the awning, completely decked out in running gear. Lululemon pants for perfect ventilation while running. Impossibly clean sneakers with the "Nike+" attached to the laces, to allow her to monitor her speed while running. Headphones in, iPod armband on...but wait! What was she doing?
Smoking a cigarette.
I could not think of anything that is more hypocritical and counterproductive. Decreasing your lung function before doing something that is supposed to increase your cardiac health?! What?!
I couldn't believe that this girl was actively choosing to make unhealthy decisions (smoking) while preparing to do something very healthy (running). Wouldn't the second activity discourage the first? I almost wanted to walk up to her and tell her that it's quite contradictory to engage in both activities. Kinda like putting on a pair of very tight pants before Thanksgiving dinner.
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